 Listening
to music itself is a delight. If it is the duet of two
traditional music forms of two different countries, it
will certainly be a memorable experience for any music
lover. Thanks to Alliance
Francaise de Hyderabad, people of twin cities were
treated to Jugalbandhi of Celtic and Hindustani
music by two percussionists from France and India.
Mr. Francoise Auger, a French guitarist and Mr. Jaywant,
a Hyderabadi Hawaiian Guitarist allured many hearts with
their Jugalbandhi named 'Shake hands' organised
recently in the new premises of Alliance Francaise at
Marredpally. "Music is universal and there is
no language barrier between music of different parts of
the World," said Alliance Francaise Director
Jean Pierre Pagiliano on the occasion. The awesome music
show given by the duo left a memorable mark on the minds
of music lovers of Hyderabad.
 Francoise
Auger is a talented guitarist. He is a specialist in Celtic
music, which is prevalent in the Celtic countries of Europe
(Ireland, Wales, Brittany, Galcia and areas which have
come under their influence like Central and South America
and maritime provinces of Canada). Celtic music was present
in ancient saga and was mentioned in medieval texts and
even in Dante and Shakespeare's works. This indicates
the importance of this music both vocal and instrumental
in the Celtic culture and society. Auger learnt music
before entering his teens and grew up to learn symphonic,
celtic, world-ethnic and Jazz rock music and participated
in several celtic bands such as Jaramar. "This
is one of the fantastic programmes I gave in my life.
It has enriched my experience," said Francoise
Auger after the programme. Mr. Jaywant, the other member
of the jugalbandi concert is familiar to Hyderabadis as
a gifted Hawaiian guitarist. He is specialised in Hindustani
music, a wide-spread form in classical music. I am extremely
happy to be a part of this Jugalbandhi. I would like to
perform many such kind of shows in future," said
Jaywant.
 The
duo started Jugalbandhi with the first item, 'The Spice'
which is similar to the Keerwani Raga of Hindustani and
Carnatic music forms. 'The Spice' moved without its musical
graces, 'Gamakas'. This seven beat composition can also
be compared to Rupak Taal in the Hindustani style. After
it, they played 'Parsian Rikshaw', which
is like Yaman in the Hindustani style. 'Mango
Blues', which followed Parsian Rikshaw was in the
Bilwal scale, with the common Teentaal. The final item
'Cyber Plinn', performed by the duo captivated
the audience. This is an experiment based on fast tempo
for a French dance 'Plinn'. Both had the assistance of
percussion instruments played by Firdaus Mistri and Prakash.
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